Job Description

• Are you an experienced project manager, with a good understanding of project & programme management methods & techniques.
• Do you want to work for an ambitious organisation which will give you the chance to have a lasting impact on the lives of people in Wakefield?
• Are you able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels of an organisation? If so, please keep reading as you\xe2\x80\x99re just the person we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for!

About the role

• We are seeking a keen, motivated and committed individual to manage and support the delivery of council-wide projects and programmes.
• You will be responsible for developing and driving through medium-term transformation and improvement projects and programmes.
• You will undertake the planning, and management of individual projects and programmes, monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met and outcomes achieved.
• You will actively contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of standards and good practice approaches to project and programme management and business process improvement.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Joanne Potts, Senior Project & Programme Manager ( or 07795 542832).

Your skills, knowledge & experience

• Professional qualification or degree.
• Experience of successful management of projects.
• Experience of managing change, improvement and transformation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• A proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge.

Diversity

• Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

About us

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week.
• 31 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Job title Project Manager Job reference 237900 Date posted 15/09/2023 Application closing date 01/10/2023 Location Wakefield One, Burton St, Wakefield WF1 2EB Salary \xc2\xa338,296.00 - \xc2\xa341,496.00, Grade 10, 37 hours, Permanent Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Permanent, Project Management Attachments Job description

• Are you an experienced project manager, with a good understanding of project & programme management methods & techniques.
• Do you want to work for an ambitious organisation which will give you the chance to have a lasting impact on the lives of people in Wakefield?
• Are you able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels of an organisation? If so, please keep reading as you\xe2\x80\x99re just the person we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for!

About the role

• We are seeking a keen, motivated and committed individual to manage and support the delivery of council-wide projects and programmes.
• You will be responsible for developing and driving through medium-term transformation and improvement projects and programmes.
• You will undertake the planning, and management of individual projects and programmes, monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met and outcomes achieved.
• You will actively contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of standards and good practice approaches to project and programme management and business process improvement.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Joanne Potts, Senior Project & Programme Manager ( or 07795 542832).

Your skills, knowledge & experience

• Professional qualification or degree.
• Experience of successful management of projects.
• Experience of managing change, improvement and transformation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• A proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge.

Diversity

• Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

About us

• We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week.
• 31 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Wakefield Council